B2 – Upper Intermediate
Both men and women were overjoyed as results confirmed overwhelming win for ‘yes’ vote for abortion in Ireland. The event was historic as it ended the ban after almost 35 years.
Rightists believe that an unwanted pregnancy or killing an unwanted child should be against the law. However, the new act is only allowed when a woman’s life is at risk, or if there is a complication in pregnancy, but not in cases of rape, incest or fatal fetal abnormality. Do we have the right to judge the perception of individuals and their doings? Watch the video and you decide.
Discussion Questions:
- What can you say about the people’s reaction in the video?
- What are your views on abortion? Talk about abortion in Spain.
- How do you think this act could make a difference in the future of Ireland and the rest of the world?
- Which of these statements do you agree with most? Please explain why you hold this view.
- It’s the mother’s body and it’s her choice.
- Abortion should only be allowed under some circumstances, or abortion is murder and should not be carried out under any circumstances.
- A strict religious upbringing can forbid people from doing abortion.